The premonition: a pandemic story

For those who could read between the lines, the censored news out of China was terrifying. But the president insisted there was nothing to worry about. Fortunately, we are still a nation of skeptics. Fortunately, there are those among us who study pandemics and are willing to look unflinchingly at worst-case scenarios. Michael Lewis’s taut and brilliant nonfiction thriller pits a band of medi…

The medicine book

How are illnesses diagnosed? What is cancer? Why are some pandemics are so deadly? This book answers these questions and many more, exploring and explaining the breakthroughs and discoveries that have shaped our modern-day understanding of medicine and help us protect and promote our health.

When the body says no

Can a person literally die of loneliness? Is there a connection between the ability to express emotions and Alzheimer's disease? Is there such a thing as a 'cancer personality'? In this groundbreaking book, Dr Gabor Maté shows how emotional stress and hidden trauma play a powerful role in the onset of chronic illness, cancer, and many other serious conditions. Drawing on decades of cli…

Ear infection

A humorous, story-based look at getting an ear infection It's music class and the class are busy practising for their end-of-term concert. Jan usually rocks it on the drums, but today his ears hurt and he can't hear very well. Oh no - Jan has an ear infection! Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'…

Everything that makes us human: case notes of a children's brain surgery

On a daily basis, Consultant Pediatric Neurosurgeon Jay Jayamohan makes life-and-death decisions on the most vulnerable and fragile members of society, babies and children

Meditation made simple

Meditation is ideal for relieving the stress caused by modern living, improving concentration and helping you reach more profound levels of consciousness. Meditation Made Simple teaches you everything you need to know about how to use meditation to improve your life, including step-by-step practical instructions and exercises for beginners, showing you how to combine meditation with other appro…

Diet kopi susu

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9789797578169

Collation

144 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm

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613 HAR d

George's Marvellous Medicine

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780141311340

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104p.; ilus.; ppbk

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Guide to Alternative Medicine

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

092567104185

Collation

123 p. ; ill.

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Call Number

610 BAU g

This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

Scribbled in secret after endless days, sleepless nights and missed weekends, Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt provides a no-holds-barred account of his time on the NHS front line. Hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking, this diary is everything you wanted to know - and more than a few things you didn't - about life on and off the hospital ward.